New York is known as an aggressive state when it comes to tax collection. And it's about to get tougher still.

The state is creating a driver's license suspension program aimed at those who owe at least $10,000 in back taxes and who have exhausted all appeals.

"16,000 Tax Scofflaws Put on Notice," an announcement from Gov. Andrew Cuomo warned earlier this month.

License suspension could be a very effective way to get laggards to pony up.

People rely on their driver's licenses not only to drive -- say, to work -- but as a form of identification for travel, to prove residency and even to buy a drink.

But is it really fair?

It is if you really owe the money, and the time for disputing the charge is over, said David Brunori, deputy publisher of Tax Analysts. "Holding your feet to the fire is not necessarily crazy."

As a self-described libertarian, Brunori is no fan of government. But he explains his position this way: "Getting a license is a privilege. It's not messing around with a constitutional right."

fuck the licence, its only a piece of plastic .just drive anyway

fuck the licence, its only a piece of plastic .just drive anyway

fuck the licence, its only a piece of plastic .just drive anyway